Goodies Up For Grabs

In going through my shelves trying to pare down my books, videos, etc., I’ve found several homeschooling resources that I no longer need. Rather than wait for a used curriculum sale, I thought I’d take a page out of Pioneer Woman‘s book and put them up for grabs here. Every few days, I’ll list a homeschooling resource, and after a few more days, I’ll randomly choose a winner. Each item will be sent post-paid media mail to the winner. I’m not purchasing insurance so once the item leaves my hands, I can’t control what the USPS will do with it. If I don’t hear from the winner within a week after announcing the winner’s name on the blog, the item will be relisted, so it will be important to check back to see if you won. If you would like to see each blog post in your Facebook feed, feel free to follow this blog on NetworkedBlogs. I won’t be linking to every giveaway post on THSM’s FB page. [UPDATE: Apparently Networked Blogs keeps a separate page for all of the blogs that you follow and they don’t show up in your news feed. Because of this, I will be putting the posts on our FB statuses so you can see them in your feed if you follow us on FB.]

Here’s the rest of the deal: The items may be gently used or like new. While the item itself should be in good condition (I’m not guaranteeing it because I won’t be watching every video or listening to every CD), the covers may not be in great shape. As of this writing, items are all from my personal shelves but that may change if friends offer to contribute to the stash. I may not have actually used the item. (You don’t ever do that, do you? Buy curriculum and not use it? I didn’t think so.) Some of the resources may be older versions – I have several great videos but they are on VHS tapes – so be sure to pay attention to whether the format of a resource will work for you.

The rules are simple – for each item, just post in the comments section of the blog post what you like about that particular item. The choice will be random, so it will not increase your chances of winning to tell how your husband just left you and your house burned down and you lost your job so you really *need* the item. Keep it simple.

I haven’t decided yet when I will draw the winner for each item; that will depend on how many responses we get. I’ll post an update as I figure that out. Look for the first item coming shortly, and happy homeschooling!

Mary Ann Kelley lives in Virginia with her husband and has two daughters, both homeschool graduates. Mary Ann, who homeschooled off and on for 16 years, believes in school choice as well as allowing children to direct their own learning with guidance and input from their parents. Her desire is to encourage parents and children to take personal responsibility for their own educational options and choices.

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Comments

Christie Morrow

January 2, 2011

OH what a wonderful way to start off the new year! 🙂 Thank you.

Tara

January 2, 2011

Thank you so much for your generosity!! Since we are starting out in the next few months, this will be a wonderful opportunity!

Yay! My hubby is taking our little guy to Griffith Obs. today just so I can work on lesson plans lol. You are so nice to do this for your readers. 🙂

Phyllis

January 2, 2011

Fun! Thank you.

Lisa

January 2, 2011

Woohoo!!! This will be fun!!!!!!!!!!!

kim stubblefield

January 2, 2011

This is an awesome thing to do. Thanks!

Nancy

January 3, 2011

I have not gone through this particular item that is shown. But I have done research on it, and know it is from the PBS show. I love that it has great reviews and uses humor and creativity to make Math more enjoyable for kids. 🙂

sarah burks

January 3, 2011

Thank you so much! This is so fun- I’ll check back often!

Kelli

January 3, 2011

thank you for sharing your treasure with us.

Debbie

January 3, 2011

Looks like a great program!!

Jill Mills

January 3, 2011

Sounds great! I would love to win a “goodie up for grabs”. Thank you, Jill Mills

Melanie

January 3, 2011

How wonderful! Thanks for this great opportunity!

Murni

January 3, 2011

Thanks for doing this giveaway. I would love to win it.

Kimberlee

January 3, 2011

Yippee! What a great surprise. Thank you!

Sarah Parks

January 3, 2011

Oh my goodness,. I could really use this. I pray I win. THis would be great for my two boys. I need all the help I can get.

Mary Ann

January 3, 2011

Remember that the Interger Intrigue photo featured in this post is not the first goodie I’m giving away (it will eventually be one of the giveaways) – it’s just a post describing what I’m doing. To enter to win the first Goodie Up For Grabs, head over to the Shurley Grammar post. 🙂

Melissa D

January 3, 2011

Homeschool freebie’s are the best!

Robyn

January 3, 2011

Looks like a winner!

Heather

January 3, 2011

Great idea – thank you!

Kelli R. Owens

January 3, 2011

Thank you for ‘sharing’ instead of ‘selling’. My family appreciates it!

I see from the photo you have several Standard Deviants items. I, too, have many of them. My son has loved them for about 8 years. They move a little too quickly for this ol’ brain, but they’re just right for my son, who’s a global learner. While we have access to Discovery Streaming, they only have a small handful of SD videos, which is a shame. Our local library has very few also.

Kristy Wipperman

January 5, 2011

I am new to homeschooling this year and am amazed at the network homeschoolers have. Finding my way around. Glad I ran across your blog. Thanks.

Chance

January 5, 2011

This looks like it would be a great program for my boys!

Miranda Randle

January 5, 2011

This is SUCH a great idea! I know as a homeschooling parent, I LOVE freebies and “goodie exchanges” with other homeshcooling families! YAY!

I love your website! So much good stuff! Thanks for creating it and equipping and empowering other homeschooling families! I read every email you send out and reference the website daily! You have a great heart for doing what your doing! thanks for seeing the value in us!

Kimberly

January 26, 2011

Thank you so much for this opportunity, and for your generous offers. It is always great to get freebies! God bless you!

Katherine

February 9, 2011

Hi, Not sure if this giveaway is closed yet. But, what a generous offer. I love other people’s blogs and reading what you all do.

Holly

March 1, 2011

Thankyou so much for all your encouragement for all of us who are tying to stand in the gap for our children. Your insight is so appriciated.